Comparing fossil feedstocks with biofeedstocks, and non-degradable with biodegradable polymers, discuss critically what the term "bioplastic" means and what is required in order to increase the sustainability of plastic use in the future.(max 200 words)

What is a bioplastic?

What is the meaning of "Most plastic don't biodegrade"?*1 pointPlastics melt and flow into the ground and mix up with water.Plastics change into a rock.The plastics are destined to break down into smaller pieces called micro plastic.All of the above,

What does the term 'biodegradable' mean?*A) Cannot be broken down by natural processesB) Breaks down naturally over timeC) Harmful to the environmentD) Man-made material

Read the text about Plastic and The Environment and fill in the summary below with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.Plastic and The EnvironmentPlastic is a material we use every day. The first plastics were made more than 100 years ago from parts of plants. Plastics are now made from oil, coal and natural gas. We are using up these things so fast that the Earth's supplies may run out. Because of this, scientists are investigating new ideas for making plastics from plants such as sweet potato, bamboo and flax.Things made from plastic can be useful for people but bad for the planet. Some plastics can last for a long time without wearing out, and can be difficult to get rid of when they are not needed. They can remain in rubbish dumps called landfill sites for hundreds of years. Landfills can be smelly, ugly, and harmful to our planet.Recycling is a good way to get rid of unwanted plastics. Recycled waste materials can be used again to make new products. This can be difficult as different types of plastic need to be recycled in different ways. Some kinds of plastics can be melted down and used to make new things such as bags and bottles. Others can be made into fibres (strands of material) for clothing.Another way to protect the environment is to use canvas bags for shopping rather than plastic ones. A lot of plastic objects can also be reused. Plastic bottles can be refilled many times, rather than throwing them away once they are empty. Unwanted plastic goods such as CDs and toys can be sold or given away to charity shops.Summary:We use plastic every day in life. People can find (1) plastic products but bad for the planet. Because of this, scientists are finding new ways of making plastics from (2) like sweet potato, bamboo or flax. Different types of plastic need to be (3) in different ways. Some kinds of bags and bottles can be remade from (4) plastics. Besides, instead of using plastic bags, (5) for shopping can be a better choice. Plus, people can sell or give away to charity shops unwanted plastic goods such as CDs and toys.

Q1) What is the difference between compostable plastics and biodegradable plastics?Plastic that is compostable is biodegradable, but not every plastic that is biodegradable is compostable. Whereas biodegradable plastic may be engineered to biodegrade in soil or water, compostable plastic refers to biodegradation into soil conditioning material (i.e., compost).